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Trade: trim subcontractor
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Tiling A Backporch
I have a back porch slab that is 15x11. Do I need any underlayment(durock or any thing else) or can I just put thin set or a mud set on top of the slab????
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Trade: General Contractor
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bay Area California
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Re: Tiling A Backporch
I would think that it would be fine to do that if you just put a mesh tape on any apparent cracks in the slab, that will isolate the tile from the crack and prevent the tile from cracking in the future.
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Trade: Remodeling contractor
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: Tiling A Backporch
SCHLUTER underlayment !!!!!!
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Professional Remodeler
Trade: Remodeling Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southeast Michigan
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Re: Tiling A BackporchSchluter Ditra is exactly want you want, go to here http://www.schluter.com/english/prod...601-index.html and here for accessories http://www.schluter.com/english/prod...section-g.html
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Trade: Ceramic Tile and Marble
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Philadelphia area
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Re: Tiling A Backporch
You don't need Schluter Ditra, you can thinset right over the slab as long it is somewhat flat. Use a self leveling compound for any rough or uneven areas. If there are any cracks in the slab, use an antifracture membrane such as redgard.
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Trade: Tile installations
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Long Island N.Y.
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Re: Tiling A BackporchQuote:
And I wouldn't use Redgard either. What condition is the slab in, I wouldn't tile a 15x11' slab without a sheet membrane first, good insurance, is it pitched for water runoff, freeze thaw issues, what type of tile? |
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